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Turkish forces scout Syria's Idlib province - CNN Mon, 09 Oct 2017 16:23:24 GMT

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Turkish forces scout Syria's Idlib province
CNN
Ahmed al-Sultan, deputy commander of the Jaish Al-Thowar, a main faction of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces coalition, claimed the Turkish move was an attempt to stop the Kurdish-dominated force from advancing towards Idlib once the battle in ...
Turkish troops enter Syria in major operation to support anti-Assad rebelsThe Independent
What are Turkey's plans for Syria?Aljazeera.com
Turkish military vehicles enter Syria's Idlib: sourcesReuters
FRANCE 24 -The Spokesman-Review -teleSUR English
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US-backed Syrian fighters preparing for final push in Raqqa - Washington Post Mon, 09 Oct 2017 11:14:28 GMT

Washington Post

US-backed Syrian fighters preparing for final push in Raqqa
Washington Post
BEIRUT — U.S.-backed fighters in northern Syria are preparing for a final offensive on neighborhoods still held by the Islamic State group in the city of Raqqa, a spokesman for the group said Monday. A U.S. official affirmed that the battle for Raqqa ...
Nusra Front, Islamic State clash in Syria's Hama provinceReuters
US-backed Syrian forces say victory in ISIS capital Raqqa is days awayCBS News
Trapped in Syria's Raqa, civilians become human shields for ISTimes LIVE
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -The Sun -CBS Miami
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Australia vs Syria: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream and team news for World Cup qualifier - The Sun Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:23:52 GMT

The Sun

Australia vs Syria: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream and team news for World Cup qualifier
The Sun
WAR-TORN country Syria could make it to the finals of the World Cup for the first time in their country's history. Omar Al Soma's late equaliser cancelled out Robbie Kruse's strike to give the Syrian's hope in the second match on Tuesday. Syrian fans ...
Football: 'Kangaroo barbecue' as Syria fans troll AussiesTimes of India
The Lowdown: Australia v Syria FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier second legThe Sydney Morning Herald

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Pressure peaks on Ange Postecoglou's Socceroos in era-defining Syria clash - The Guardian Mon, 09 Oct 2017 21:34:38 GMT

The Guardian

Pressure peaks on Ange Postecoglou's Socceroos in era-defining Syria clash
The Guardian
It is remarkable, given the Socceroos' long history of not qualifying for the World Cup, that the prospect of defeat to Syria on Tuesday evening seems so unfathomable. Australia have participated in only four of the 20 World Cups held since the ...
Socceroos facing Syria pale in comparison to past World Cup squadsESPN FC (blog)
Australia, Syria face moment of truthFIFA.com
Socceroos v Syria preview: Incredible stats in stoppage time, 1997 1-1, a warning against complacencyFox Sports
The Punch -Fox News -Goal.com
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Why Did the US Even Get Involved in Syria? - Bloomberg Mon, 09 Oct 2017 07:00:49 GMT

Bloomberg

Why Did the US Even Get Involved in Syria?
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A candid memoir by former U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter provides a rare opportunity to better understand President Barack Obama's Syria strategy before it recedes into the historical distance. His many valuable insights raise one big question ...
Coach says 'there is no divide in Syria' amid accusations of Bashar Al-Assad linksThe Sydney Morning Herald

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It will be more than a game when Syria meets Australia in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday - The Athletic Mon, 09 Oct 2017 20:43:53 GMT

The Athletic

It will be more than a game when Syria meets Australia in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday
The Athletic
Hakim arrived in Canada last December, and found his way to the Syrian Eagles, a Toronto-based team formed to help refugees connect with their new home. Eglinton Flats was their home within that home, and Hakim, an engineer by trade, suddenly found ...


Syria have already 'achieved a miracle' in World Cup qualifying, says coach - Evening Standard Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:08:00 GMT

Evening Standard

Syria have already 'achieved a miracle' in World Cup qualifying, says coach
Evening Standard
Syria coach Ayman Al Hakim says his team have already achieved a miracle in World Cup qualifying. The country has been gripped by civil war for six years but Syria have defied expectations to keep alive their hopes of a first appearance at the finals.
World Cup hope brings relief and divisions in SyriaCitizen TV (press release)
Syria coach backs depleted squad to beat Australia and continue dream run towards maiden World Cup spotDaily Mail

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It's not independence, but Syria's Kurds entrench self-rule - ABC News Mon, 09 Oct 2017 12:16:00 GMT

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It's not independence, but Syria's Kurds entrench self-rule
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In this picture taken on Sept. 22, 2017 and provided by the Press Office of the Kurdish Self-administration Office in Kobani, Kurdish citizens, right, receive ballot papers to elect new local councils of the three Kurdish-administered areas in northern ...
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Brother of Marseille attacker fought in Syria, arrested in Italy, faces extradition to France - The Japan Times Tue, 10 Oct 2017 01:59:49 GMT

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Brother of Marseille attacker fought in Syria, arrested in Italy, faces extradition to France
The Japan Times
ROME/TUNIS – A brother of Ahmed Hanachi, the Tunisian who stabbed two young women to death in the French city of Marseille this month, served as a jihadi fighter in Syria, Italian police said Monday. Anis Hanachi was arrested Saturday night in Ferrara, ...
Brother of Marseilles attacker was foreign fighter in SyriaThe Local Italy

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Hezbollah leader says US actions aiding Islamic State in Syria - Reuters Sun, 08 Oct 2017 16:19:35 GMT

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Hezbollah leader says US actions aiding Islamic State in Syria
Reuters
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Sunday that the United States was serving the interests of Islamic State by preventing the Syrian army and its allies advancing in some areas of eastern Syria. American jets have this ...

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